TWU Counselling Psychology students provide a broad range of counselling services to the community. While under the supervision of professional counsellors and faculty, students see clients from all walks of life. This valuable assistance offered by our students is conducted in a closed-circuit environment to assure complete client confidentiality.
Fraser River Counselling Centre (FRC), directed by Bart Begalka, is located on the beautiful campus of Trinity Western University. It is one of several counsellor training sites designed for the purpose of providing both practicum and internship experience.
Services Offered
TWU Counselling Psychology students provide a broad range of counselling services to the community. While under the supervision of professional counsellors and faculty, students see clients from all walks of life. We provide counselling for the following concerns and more: * Depression * Anxiety * Relationship Issues * Career Distress * Interpersonal Conflict * Marital Challenges * Self-Esteem * Coping Strategies * Stress * Suicide * Abuse or Neglect * Trauma
We offer counselling to: * Individuals * Couples * Families * Children & Adolescents
Fees and Payment
There is a $20 charge for counselling services per 50 minute session with a practicum student (1st year student) and $40 per session with an intern (2nd year student). In case of hardship or exceptional circumstance, this fee can be reduced. Income generated from these fees goes directly back into enhancing the service offered to our clients, such as increased intake and referral service and improved
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
